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Recent News About North Carolina Department of Public Safety
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Campbell, Shaw, Robeson CC Chosen to Participate in U.S. Department of Education Expansion of Second Chance Pell Experiment
The North Carolina state prison system now has some additional resources to help those incarcerated better their chances of being successful upon their release.
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Public invited to attend community climate hazard workshops
Community members from the Mid-East Commission region are invited to attend a public workshop to discuss and identify locations that are subject to damage or loss due to climate hazards.
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Undercover ALE Investigation Concluded at Fayetteville Bar
Yesterday, ALE special agents concluded a months-long investigation at a Fayetteville bar resulting in multiple arrests for drug and alcohol violations.
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FEMA Awards North Carolina Grant to Increase Resilience
North Carolina Department of Public Safety has been awarded a $5.4 million grant from FEMA to protect the City of Hickory’s Northeast Wastewater Treatment facility from future disasters.
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Governor Cooper Shares Resources for North Carolina Military Service Members and Their Families as Troops are Deployed in Response to Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Governor Roy Cooper today shared a list of state government support resources for military service members and their families as military personnel based in North Carolina are deployed due to Russia’s unjustified attack on Ukraine.
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Statement on Return of Evacuated Offenders to Forsyth Correctional
The North Carolina prison system has safely returned around 220 minimum custody offenders who had been evacuated Monday night/Tuesday morning from the Forsyth Correctional Center in Winston-Salem due to a fire at a nearby plant.
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Hazardous Roads and Power Outages Remain After Winter Storm
Governor Cooper cautioned people to stay home today and stay safe, as most roads remain snow and ice covered, and thousands of homes and businesses in some coastal counties are without power.
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Governor and State Officials Urge Caution During Winter Weather
Governor Roy Cooper and state officials are advising residents to not let their guard down, as the worst part of this winter storm is still to come later today and tomorrow.
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Governor Cooper and State Officials Urge Caution During Winter Weather
As a powerful winter storm moves through the state today, Governor Roy Cooper and state officials urged people to stay home and stay safe, and to exercise caution if your power goes out.
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Wilson Store Clerk Charged After Underage Crash
A store clerk and underage driver have been charged following a single-vehicle collision that left one passenger dead.
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Final Settlement Reached in Johnston County Adult Establishment Case
After years in operation, an adult live entertainment business in Selma has agreed to permanently close its doors.
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N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency seeks public feedback on disaster recovery and mitigation plans
The N.C. Office of Recovery and Resiliency (NCORR) is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to three action plans for the use of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Community Development Block Grant-Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds in areas of the state impacted by Hurricanes Matthew and Florence.
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Governor Encourages Residents to Prepare for Winter Weather
Winter Weather Preparedness Week is Dec. 5 - 11 and Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging North Carolinians to plan and prepare now, before potentially dangerous winter weather arrives.
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Winston-Salem Business Surrenders ABC Permits after ALE Investigation
Following a shooting over the weekend, a Winston-Salem club owner voluntarily cancelled its ABC permits.
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Judge Enters Consent Judgement in Robeson County Nuisance Case
After several incidents involving gun fire, drug violations and numerous calls to the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, the Red Hill Community of Maxton will soon see long-awaited changes.
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Daniel Everett Named Warden at Pasquotank Correctional Institution
The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Daniel Everett as the new warden of the Pasquotank Correctional Institution in Elizabeth City.
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ABC Permits Suspended Following ALE Investigation
Following a months-long ALE investigation, a Lenoir business’ ABC permits have been suspended for numerous drug and gambling violations.
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USDA Disaster Declarations Granted for Eighteen Western North Carolina Counties to Support Recovery following Tropical Storm Fred
United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack has granted North Carolina’s request for a primary county disaster designation for twelve North Carolina counties following excessive rain and flooding from Tropical Storm Fred that occurred from August 15 through August 17, 2021.
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Steven Niday Named Warden at Forsyth Correctional Center
The Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice has named Steven Niday as the new warden of the Forsyth Correctional Center in Winston-Salem.
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Interim Secretary Casandra Hoekstra names new Executive Director of the Governor's Crime Commission
Department of Public Safety Interim Secretary Casandra Hoekstra has named Caroline Farmer as the next executive director of the Governor’s Crime Commission.